[quote='jacobystealshome' pid='2477786' dateline='1406833925']
yes, and that is why gomes was a throw in, with lester being the prize
Im not arguing Lester was the prize for Oakland. Im saying they have now gained in pitching but have weakened in offense. The goal of most teams when trading is to upgrade their team. Adding Lester and moving Cespedes is a lateral move AT BEST, and does not make Oakland a better team, imo.
yes, and that is why gomes was a throw in, with lester being the prize
Im not arguing Lester was the prize for Oakland. Im saying they have now gained in pitching but have weakened in offense. The goal of most teams when trading is to upgrade their team. Adding Lester and moving Cespedes is a lateral move AT BEST, and does not make Oakland a better team, imo.